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Dental hygienist training can be two or four year programs. If you take a 2 year program, you will graduate with an associate’s degree from a local school. This 2 year course will enable you to work in a dentist’s office. For further responsibilities, like teaching, doing research or doing administrative tasks, you will need the 4 year degree. There are some dental hygienist online programs. A dental hygienist needs to be recognized in the state they want to work in to get a job there. Before you can apply for your license, you must first complete a recognized course and succeed in theory and practical exams. In most places you will not only need to pass the regional exams, but you will also need to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination. Studying the legal side of dental hygiene is also a requirement in some places.

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Dental hygienists work closely with a dentist and focus primarily on preventative oral health care, cleaning patients’ teeth and educating them on how to care for their teeth and gums between dental appointments. Like all dental professions, dental hygienist careers will be secure for a while to come. A dental hygienist was making $30 as an hourly wage in 2007. There are many places a dental hygienist can find work, like in schools, public health organizations or even government offices.